I was recently reminded of race day nerves as I lined up with some runners who were taking on their first 5km. Anxious about the route, pace, fitness levels and the distance, they were a bundle of nerves. Nerves seem to disappear once the feet start moving and the focus moves from anticipation to action. Nor do they arrive just at the start line. A few healthy nerves will keep us on the straight and narrow and will certainly help wake us up and feel alive on a race morning.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2019 04:52 UTC